Obama to outline endgame and troop plan for Afghanistan
President Obama to explain why he escalates the war, present a time frame to leave, and urge NATO partners to contribute. Reports say a plan with 30,000 to 35,000 more U S troops plus 10,000 from allies could total 40,000, aligning with Gen. McChrystal's request while domestic cost concerns loom.
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Fed forecasts prolonged jobless era through 2016
The Federal Reserve projects unemployment near 6.8 to 7.5 percent by end of 2012 and says it could take about five to six years for the economy to return to normal. October joblessness stood at 10.2 percent as the U.S. economy faces a slower recovery despite stimulus programs.
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